giữ kẽ
[zɨ˦ˀ˥ kɛ˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to be reserved or stiff
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Không cần giữ kẽ vậy đâu, cứ thả lỏng đi.No need to be reserved, you should just relax.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “giữ kẽ” mean?
(verb) to be reserved or stiff
Is “giữ kẽ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.